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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 04:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) on February 24, 2026 at 04:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 04:45:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.38553, 26.94643
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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  • Santorini
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
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  • Milos
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  • Methana
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